NDAORALTABLET
Approved
Feb 1992
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
1/8 — Limited
Drug data last refreshed 14h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
MAXAQUIN (lomefloxacin hydrochloride) is an oral fluoroquinolone antibiotic approved by the FDA in 1992 for bacterial infections. It is a small-molecule synthetic antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication in susceptible organisms. The drug is indicated for respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and other bacterial infections treatable by fluoroquinolones.
LOE Approaching
Product is in late-stage lifecycle with significant generic competition (30% competitive pressure), suggesting a consolidating team focused on managed decline and cost optimization.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Career Relevance
Working on MAXAQUIN offers limited growth opportunities given its LOE-approaching lifecycle and zero linked job openings. Career progression is constrained to operational optimization, generic strategy, or preparation for product discontinuation. This is a defensive role suited to professionals focused on cost management and market exit strategies rather than innovation.
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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